Rutherford Weekly

Page 28 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 Carpet • Vinyl • Interior Doors • Exterior Doors Windows •Skylights • Metal Siding & More MOBILE HOME SUPPLIES, INC. D& J 1438 Arlee Drive • Shelby, NC 28150 Danny C. Gordon We Accept: Jane A. Gordon 704/480-1711 bus. 704/538-8475 home 704/472-6397 cell 704/472-5787 cell 704/406-9188 Fax FOR SALE FOR SALE OKRA, $30 PER BUSHEL or Kennebeck (Irish) potatoes, $18 bushel. Call 828-245-0248 ask for Billy Wells. ELECTRIC RANGE, $50. Gas dryer $50, Oak entertainment center $35, Bench mount band saw $25 & other stuff. 828-429- 2876. BRIDAL GOWNS, $125 or less, other formals $75 or less. Various accessories also. Custom made items as well. Call Marie 828-245- 1092. SPECIALIZED HARDROCK 21spd bicycle, new seat, rack, forward light & two bottle hold- ers, $300. Trailer; 3.5'x5' w/sides, used once, 12 miles, pd. $425, $300. 828-980-8961. FOR SALE www.rutherfordweekly.com FOR SALE CAMPER TOPS. Trailer hitch- es, car jacks, hubcaps, tires & wheels, locking leather briefcase, leather suitcase, aluminum lad- der, screen door. 828-286-8674. POWER CHAIR, used 3-4 times, very good condition, $300. 704- 482-0373. SET OF TAYLORMADE Fires- tone Irons, good condition, $200. 828-395-3099 or 828-748-9893. LA-Z-BOY SOFA, earth tone col- ors, $200. Oak end table, $100. 828-245-5703 or 828-286-8665. BOSTIC DUPLEX, 151 South Main. 1BR, 1BA each unit, sun porches, carport, pretty 1/3 acre lot in town, completely remodeled, income $9000 per year, reduced $15k. $59,000. 828-247-1429. Rutherford Weekly's READER OF Rutherford Weekly' Our readers ha Our readers have won 5,900! 100 winner week! READER OF THE WEEK! $100 winner ANN CARPENTER every LAST WEEK'S 100 00 week! ever spotted Ann Carpenter, our $100 Reader of the Week Con est winner, picking up her Rutherford Weekly at our o ce on Bu ler Road in Forest City. Ann, from Rutherfordton, plans to use the money to buy something for herself use the money to buy something for herself.. Contest winnert on Butler Road in Forest Cityt Congratulations Ann! Be sure to pick up your copy of Rutherford Weekly at over 385 locations throughout Rutherford and surrounding areas. YOU Rutherford Weekly at over 385 locations throughout Rutherford and surrounding areas. Congratulations Ann! Be sure to pick up your copy of YOU could be our next $100 Winner. could be our next $100 Winner We spotted Ann Carpenter, our $100 Reader of the Week , picking up her Rutherford Weekly at our offfi ce Ann, from Rutherfordton, plans to on $5,900! STWEEK'S $100. WINNER: WINNER Thursday, September 1-September 7, 2011 FOR SALE FOR SALE SNAPPER PRO, ZERO TURN, "S150X" 25 HP Kawasaki, 52" deck, 47 hours on engine, ga- raged, beautiful machine, paid almost $6600, now $5800. 16 ft., custom built trailer, double axle, 7000 lb capacity, electric brakes, locked storage box, tool racks, more, paid over $2800, now $2200. Buy both, $7600 (save $400). Call 828-248-1566 eve- nings, 828-429-6914 cell. 3 PIECE COMFY LIVING Room set, tan, microfiber, good condi- tion, $225. Precious Moments fig- urines, $10 each. 828-247-6369. SWIMMING POOLS! 14x28 in- ground, completely installed, 30 year warranty. Come & See! Re- tail, $16,900. Now $8,995. Offer Limited. 828-657-5944. Over 385 Locations Rutherford Weekly's distribution is growing! To better serve our readers & advertisers we have increased the number of locations Rutherford Weekly is available. What Can Do For You! Is DIY a recipe for saving money? Many homeown- ers or renters wrestle with the question of whether to tackle a project as a do-it- yourself venture to save some money or simply leave it to a professional. Each situation is unique, but there are certain factors that must be considered regard- less of a homeown- er's particular situa- tion. On the surface, a DIY task can seem a very good way to save some money. After all, a large percentage, sometimes as much as 50 percent, of the cost of hiring a contractor goes to- ward labor. For a DIY job with no such costs, the fi nal fi nancial tally can be substantially less. Although labor can be expensive, that cost is often justi- fi ed. People who hire carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and the like are paying for the workers' experience. They're also paying with the expectation that the job will be done correctly. With jobs that require a building permit or must be done to specifi c code, the contractor often puts his reputation on the line and will be held accountable if the work doesn't meet re- quirements. That isn't to say an untrained individual can't tackle a spe- cifi c job around the house. There are some guidelines that may make such projects go more smoothly and, as a result, more affordable. • Read up and learn as much as you can about the particular work to be done. It's easier to make mistakes if you do not know where to start. • Talk to others who have also done the work. They may have some tips or advice that can save you time and money. You may also want to ask if they can help and show you the ropes. • Be sure to obtain all necessary permits before starting any work. Don't risk a fi ne for doing work without permits or having work inspected. • When applying for permits, fi nd out if there is a list of code- specifi c requirements that you can follow -- a cheat-sheet of sorts. It may list rated materials required and any techniques. See if you can speak to an inspector who will be visiting your property later on to fi nd out what he or she looks for specifi - cally. • You must feel confi dent with the endeavor. If you are unsure about anything, you may risk injury or make a signifi cant mis- take and be forced to hire someone to clean up your mess. • Consider reputable sources for information. While it's easy to go online and scour message boards for pointers on certain tasks, not all of the information is accurate. Trust only content from sources that are licensed or backed by certifi cation in a certain area. Pick up your Rutherford Weekly FREE at over 385 locations! k It pays to read... FREE at over 385 locations! R th f It pays to read...dW kl These things being said, there are a number of DIY proj- ects that regular people can try. Starting off small and build- ing up as skills are developed are good ways to begin. For example: • Tile a small kitchen backsplash before tackling an entire bathroom shower enclosure or fl oor. • Build an outdoor potting stand before attempting furniture or cabinetry work in a main room of the house. • Change out a ceiling fan or lighting fi xture before re-running electrical lines through the home. • Succeed in repairing a leaky drain pipe before taking on a more advanced plumbing issue. • Use regular painting techniques fi rst before experimenting with a trendy faux fi nish or plaster application. There are many different things individuals can do them- selves that stretch beyond routine home maintenance. From manicures to pool upkeep, the potential to save money when budgets are tight can be a powerful motivator. Courtesy of Metro Editorial "SMALL T L " S M A L T O WN FRIENDL D W N F R I E N L Y" Y " ® ©Community First Media Community First Media

• Cover